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# Our team

The leadership of the School of Engineering, Technology and Applied Sciences — and the university team behind every ETAS award.

## School Leadership

### Osben Oji

MNet (Cybersecurity, MIT Australia) · GradDipMgt(Learning)

Foundation Head of School · School of Engineering, Technology and Applied Sciences

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Cybersecurity Network Engineering Systems Engineering Applied Telecommunications

#### About

Osben Oji is Foundation Head of the School of Engineering, Technology and Applied Sciences — a systems & telecommunications network engineer, cybersecurity specialist and principal ICT educator with three decades of practice. He holds a Master of Networking, majoring in Cybersecurity, from the Melbourne Institute of Technology (MIT Australia), where he was formally recognised for outstanding academic achievement in his final trimester. He has since completed the Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) to strengthen his instructional leadership. Across senior teaching and engineering roles with Canterbury Technical Institute, Milcom Institute, Nova Institute of Technology, The Imperial College of Australia and Harvardbridge Communications — where he serves as Principal Engineer and Lead Educator — Osben has designed and delivered ICT, cybersecurity and telecommunications programmes for more than five hundred learners, built a full Smart Campus digital learning ecosystem from the ground up, and maintained a 100 per cent audit compliance record across every vocational programme he has led.

#### Teaching focus

Osben teaches and supervises across cybersecurity, network engineering, systems engineering and applied telecommunications. His pedagogy bridges vocational and higher-education pathways, giving students both the theoretical grounding to progress academically and the industry-current competence to be employable from graduation. His instructional design aligns to the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) at Levels 4–5, and draws on the Essential Eight Maturity Model, the Australian Cyber Security Strategy 2023–2030 and current Australian Signals Directorate guidance.

#### Beyond the University

Osben has sustained more than twelve years of community leadership and pastoral mentoring across the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Queensland.

#### Qualifications

- Master of Networking (Cybersecurity Major) — Melbourne Institute of Technology (MIT Australia)
- Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) — BSB80120
- Graduate Diploma of Telecommunications and Strategic Management
- Graduate Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering

#### Professional registrations & memberships

- Engineers Australia — Telecommunications Technologist
- Australian Computer Society — Computer Network and Systems Engineer
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

Further ETAS faculty appointments are being finalised as the school launches; profiles will be published here as they are appointed.

## Wilmington Metropolitan University — Management

ETAS qualifications are awarded by WMU under its degree-awarding authority. The University's management, senate and global faculty:

### Prof Dr Anup K Gogna

Vice President – International Development · WMU Senate

anup@wilmingtonmu.edu.eu
Strategic, Policy and Planning Education Management International Partnership and Collaboration
Full profile

Prof Dr Anup K Gogna is a Strategy, policy & planning expert with emphasis on the education and training environments. It also includes service allied sectors for creating a globalized perspective to methodology and delivery. He has worked for and with leading Education Organizations in India, USA, Canada, Malaysia, Thailand and other parts of the world either at Senior Management positions or as an Advisor. He has been involved with the education and service industry for over thirty years and has created successful models of international projects, partnerships and venture initiatives including global alliances. Dr. Anup Gogna is a B.Com (Honors) graduate & LLB from Campus Law Centre, both from University of Delhi, India and went on to pursue his MBA, M.Phil. and Ph.D. He is an Adjunct Professor to universities in India and abroad.

#### Qualifications

- B. Commerce (Honours), LLB
- Master in Business Administration
- PhD

### Dr. Mahendran Subramaniam (AMN)

Vice President Operations · WMU Senate

mahen@wilmingtonmu.edu.eu
Leadership and Team Management Strategic Business Planning and Development Training and Development
Full profile

Dr. Mahendran Subramaniam is a distinguished leader in operations and business development, renowned for his strategic acumen in enhancing organizational performance and growth. With a robust background in training and development, he excels in crafting innovative programs that empower individuals and communities. His expertise encompasses entrepreneurship training, leadership and motivation, and developing comprehensive business plans. As a visionary in educational leadership, Mahendran has significantly contributed to various institutions through his dynamic approach to lifelong learning and youth empowerment, making a profound impact in both corporate and educational sectors.

#### Qualifications

- Doctorate of Business Administration, Wilmington Metropolitan University
- Master in Business Administration, Lincoln University College
- Bachelor of Computer Science (University of Malaya)

### Dr. Richard Scott McCullagh

Provost · Faculty Member

richard@wilmingtonmu.edu.eu
Corporate Management People Management Lecture Skills
Full profile

Richard Scott McCullagh is an industrialist turned academic whose expertise ranges from finance to infrastructure. Richard spent many years in the Oil and Gas Industry where he was involved in drilling supervision, well testing, and well servicing. His last position in the industry was as a Director for Scotmarit Ltd. Richard also has good experience in rail and road construction. Upon retiring from the corporate world, Richard focuses on training and development. His expertise is in People Management where he develops a special tool to access individual’s latent talent and devise training programs to optimize people’s capability.

## WMU Senate

Prof Dr Anup K Gogna and Dr. Mahendran Subramaniam also serve on the Senate — see Management above.

### Prof Dr Lee H.L

Senate Chairman & Faculty Member

drlee@wilmingtonmu.edu.eu
Quantitative Management Education Management and Consultant Research
Full profile

Prof Dr Lee holds a Doctorate in Quantitative Management from University of South Australia and Master of Education in Quantitative Methods from International Islamic University Malaysia, while his first degree is from University of Malaya majoring in Biology and Statistics. To date he has published more than 30 papers namely in statistical modeling and application of statistical approach in decision making, as well as numerous books mainly on quantitative methods. He has vast experience in education, has taught in various institutions of higher learning as well as being a consultant to many private colleges. Prof Dr Lee is also an active researcher with National Higher Education Institute, a think-tank under the Ministry of Education, Malaysia. His research interest is very much on testing and evaluation as well as literacy.

#### Qualifications

- Doctorate in Quantitative Management, University of South Australia
- Master of Education in Quantitative Methods, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Bachelor in Biology and Statistics, University of Malaya

### Prof Dr Galy Mohamadou

Senate & Faculty Member

galy@wilmingtonmu.edu.eu
Human Behavior Modification Organizational Psychology Publication
Full profile

Professor Dr Galy is a Professor of Psychology with the University of Maroua, Republic of Cameroon. He obtained his tertiary education in Malaysia and served as senior academics with a few public and private universities in Malaysia. Prof Galy is a well-known speaker in international conferences and published numerous articles in refereed international journals. His areas of specialization include Human Behavior Modification and Organizational Psychology focusing on adolescents.

#### Qualifications

- PhD in Psychology of Human Development
- Master of Human Sciences
- Bachelor of Human Sciences

## Global Faculty Members

### Prof Dr. Mirza Manirajah

Faculty Member

drmirza@wilmingtonmu.edu.eu
Industrial Experience Lecturing and Training Consultancy Lean and Six Sigma
Full profile

Mirza is a doctorate holder and has more than 23 years of Manufacturing, Quality, Project and Consultancy experience, which he has while serving a multi-national organization under the capacity as a Manager II, Senior Manager, Operations Manager in the area of Production, Planning, SCM, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. He has also published 6 research papers in international journals. His wide exposure in the Manufacturing sector has equipped him not only with knowledge in Lean Management, TQM, and Project Management but also hands-on experience in implementing. He is a pioneer member of a Lean manufacturing team and a qualified Six Sigma Black Belt, trained by Ernst & Young Consultant and by the Institute of Six Sigma in Singapore; during his service in the multi-national organization he completed 32 major cost-saving projects on operations improvements and quality, which amounted to USD 3.8 million in savings. He has been both a practitioner in the private sector and a lecturer for Degree and Masters programs in local colleges for the past 14 years, and has conducted more than 100 consultancy engagements, journal publications and public talks in Lean, Six Sigma, Operations Management and Supply Chain Management.

#### Qualifications

- Doctorate in Business Administration, USM
- Master in Business Administration, USM
- Bachelor Degree in Finance, USM
- Certified Six-Sigma Black Belt and Lean Master
- Diploma in Project Management (Australian TAFE)
- Diploma in Production and Operations Management, UK
- Certificate in Factory Management, Japan
- Certified Trainer Certificate

### Prof Dr EKT Sivakumar

Faculty Member

sivakumar@wilmingtonmu.edu.eu
Nano Science and Technology Scientific Research Writer and Social Activist
Full profile

Dr. E.K.T Sivakumar is a renowned educationist and social activist from India. He completed his undergraduate study in BSc Chemistry from D G Vaishnav College, Chennai, pursued Post Graduation from Gurunanak College completing his Masters in Chemistry, simultaneously completed his B.Ed. from Annamalai University in 1993, and attained his Ph.D. in Chemistry in 2001 from Presidency College, University of Madras, Chennai, India. Dr. Sivakumar was honored with the “Best Teacher Award” from the Government of Tamil Nadu, India. His expertise is in Nano Science and Technology and he currently holds the post of Visiting Professor in the Department of Ceramic Technology, Anna University, Chennai. His mission is to establish scientific temper among people and spread knowledge about science and technology for the betterment of society. He regularly writes articles about science for youth and children; with over 500 awards in his name, he was bestowed the ‘Best Children’s Science Writer Award 2015’ by BAPASI in March 2015. Dr. Sivakumar is a scientist, a professor, and a social activist, devoted to the cause of students, the poor and the needy, the differently-abled and senior citizens through innumerable social activities. He is also an Editor with ValarumArivial and founder of the Educational and Social Research Organisation (ESRO) and ESR Foundation in Chennai.

#### Qualifications

- M.Sc, P.G.DCS, B.Ed, FICS, PhD
- PhD in Chemistry (2001), Presidency College, University of Madras
- Master in Chemistry, Gurunanak College
- B.Ed. (1993), Annamalai University
- BSc Chemistry, D G Vaishnav College, Chennai

### Prof Dr. Thamilselvi Velaiah

Professor (Adjunct)

thevendra_2009@yahoo.com
Medical Expertise and Emergency Care Skills Occupational Health and Safety Expertise Communication and Multilingual Skills IT and Administrative Skills
Full profile

Dr. Thamil Selvi Velaiah is a Senior Medical Officer with over 19 years of experience spanning general practice, emergency medicine, critical care, and occupational health. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Occupational Health and Safety from Wilmington Metropolitan University and multiple certifications, including a Train the Trainer credential from HRD Corporation Malaysia. She is recognized for her expertise in emergency and disaster medicine and her leadership in patient care. Fluent in English, Malay, Tamil, Russian, and Mandarin, Dr. Thamil is committed to advancing healthcare and safety standards through education, research, and clinical excellence.

#### Qualifications

- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Occupational Health and Safety: Wilmington Metropolitan University, USA (2021–2024)
- Master in Occupational Safety and Health Risk Management: Open University Malaysia, Johor Bahru (2019–2022)
- Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine: Medversity of University, Ireland (2018–2019)
- Occupational Health Doctor (OHD): National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Malaysia (2016–2017)
- Bachelor of General Medicine (MD): Kursk State Medical University, Russia (1996–2002)
- Train the Trainer Certification
- Clinical Hypnosis Certificate
- 200-Hour Dialysis Training
- X-Ray Certification

### Prof Dr Nicolo Belavendram

Faculty Member

nicolo@wilmingtonmu.edu.eu
Philosophy Management and Leadership Web Based Learning
Full profile

Prof Dr Nicolo Belavendram has more than 28 years of working and consulting experience in various universities and industries including multinational companies in a variety of designations. Among these are Chief Executive Officer with AsterWrite Thesis Solutions (software program development for conducting research and thesis writing for Masters and Doctorates), Associate Professor with University Tunku Abdul Rahman, Faculty of Engineering and Science, and lecturer in Design and Manufacturing, Faculty of Engineering, University Malaya. Prof Dr Nicolo Belavendram is also an External Examiner for the University of Cambridge, and supervises postgraduate students at Masters and PhD level.

#### Qualifications

- Doctor of Philosophy
- Master of Philosophy
- Postgraduate Diploma
- Bachelor of Science

### Prof Dr Haji Zulkifly Baharom

Faculty Member

zulbaharom@wilmingtonmu.edu.eu
Entrepreneurship Operations Management Lecture Skill
Full profile

Prof Dr Haji Zulkifly Baharom is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sejahtera Leadership Initiative (SLI) and the Malaysian Ambassador for The World Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (WUSME) in Malaysia. He has also been appointed as Adjunct Professor at Asia e University and University of Cyberjaya, Faculty of Business & Technology. He is the Secretary for the Malaysia Philippines Business Council; Board Member, ASEAN Advisor & Professor of Business, International University of Entreprenology; Adjunct Faculty of GSB University Tun Abdul Razak & GSM International Islamic University Malaysia; Board Member of the Asia HRD Congress & Awards, Performa Malaysia & The Infornier Sdn Bhd; and Board Member of Perfect Analytical Measurement Sdn Bhd & Validity Group International Limited.

#### Qualifications

- PhD in Entrepreneurial Leadership Development
- Master in Management
- Bachelor of Science Industrial / Organizational Psychology
- Strategic HR Management Program
- Executive Development Program

### Kavi Luthra

Faculty Member

kavi@wilmingtonmu.edu.eu
Strategic Business Planning & Execution Large Client Relationship Management Potential Talent Development & Training
Full profile

Savvy Business Leader with an indelible reputation for delivering inventive business strategies and client-focused solutions to improve business. Recognised for transforming operation systems profitably and productively. Broad experience in building profitable start-up divisions, new business lines, deal transactions and streamlined operations; mobilises talent to create high-performing cultures that are consistently achievement oriented.

#### Qualifications

- Executive MBA, NMIMS University
- M.Com, Chennai University
- Ed with Commerce, Annamalai University
- B.Com, Business Accounts and Computer

### Dr. Saran (Saravanan Kothandaraman)

Faculty Member

drsaran@wilmingtonmu.edu.eu
Cutting Edge Technology Tech Education Education Consulting Career Consultation Human Resources Strategy
Full profile

Dr. Saran (Saravanan Kothandaraman) holds a Ph.D. in Human Resources Management and his study focused on Employee Attitude and Behavior; he implements best practices to enhance employees’ performance and satisfaction. In acknowledgment and ability in the turn of events and to convey the condition of workmanship innovations to align with the business development, he has expertise in research, consulting, strategizing and finding solutions for students to make learning easy, and believes in life-long learning. He has worked on various research in the products and technologies that help students’ learning journeys complement their studies interestingly and innovatively, holds rich experience in technology and innovation of more than two decades, and works on end-to-end product strategy development related to education, education institutions, and identifying talents. Tech savvy, mentoring, coaching and product research are key areas of interest; he is well respected by peers for demonstrating a passion for technology and helping with continual service improvements across product development.

#### Qualifications

- PhD in Human Resources Management

### Dr Aravinthan Vengettaraman

Faculty Member

aravinthan@wilmingtonmu.edu.eu
Strategy & Innovation Information Technology Lecture Skill
Full profile

Dr Aravinthan Vengettaraman is a Strategy and Innovation expert with an extensive range of industry experience who is driven to make an impact in society. A competent professional with 25 years’ experience involving numerous projects across the industry spectrum, successfully completing projects in Malaysia, Singapore, Rwanda, Uganda, Libya, Morocco, Iran and Saudi Arabia. His focus areas are Strategy and Process Development, Project Management, System Architecture, Implementation & System Integration.

#### Qualifications

- ISP Development, Visioning & Training
- Project Management & Project Implementation
- Technology & IR4.0

### Dr Anirudh Sriram

Faculty Member

dranirudh@wilmingtonmu.edu.eu
Services & Innovation Sustainable Energy Lecture Skill
Full profile

Dr Anirudh is a highly resourceful and results-driven scientist, adept at managing projects from inception to completion while ensuring project delivery within scope, budget, and time constraints. Instrumental in client engagement, formulating research methods, preparing reports, and making improvement recommendations based on research findings. Consistently recognized for leadership and service impacting organizational success. He is the Head of Services & Innovation, NETLINK-INFOCOMM GROUP, Malaysia and India; Netlink-InfoCOMM is a technology consulting company and a member of the ICT/IoT consortium to design and build sustainable smart-city infrastructures for the United Nations and World Energy Council projects. Dr Anirudh holds a PhD and Master of Engineering in Geotechnical Engineering from Monash University and an MBA in Finance and Systems from VIT University.

#### Qualifications

- PhD in Engineering in Geotechnical Engineering – Monash University
- Master of Engineering in Geotechnical Engineering – Monash University
- MBA in Finance and Systems, VIT University

### Assoc Prof Dr Md. Zeaul Karim

Faculty Member

wmu-bd@wilmingtonmu.edu.eu
Information Technology IT Project Management Lecture Skill
Full profile

- Associate Professor & Member, Board of Trustees – The University of Comilla
- Assistant Professor – Prime University, Dhaka
- Assistant Professor – Darul Ihsan University, Dhaka
- Director: PSR University College (PSRUC)
- Director: PSR Global Consultant (PSRGC)
- Lecturer & Operation Head (Information Systems, Info. for Management Control) at Chartered University College, Banani
- Manager/Interpreter (Desk) at Cambrian College Canada, Dhaka Campus
- Lecturer in CIS, March 2004 – February 2005, Genetic Computer School, Singapore – Bangladesh Campus

#### Qualifications

- BSc Hons, GSC Singapore and Sudan University
- Master in Business Administration (MIS), University of Central California
- Master of Science (M.Sc.), Information Technology Project Management, Royal University of Dhaka
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), IT, International Islamic University Malaysia — Research Fellow